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Stolen Iphone

Can apple block a stolen iphone by its serial number? Does the phone serial number embedded on the firmware, can it be changed using a program? I know an IMEI can be replace but the serial number, no idea.

iPhone X

Posted on Aug 25, 2019 10:45 PM

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Posted on Aug 25, 2019 10:52 PM

no, apple can't block anything by anything it's not legal for them to track or deactivate equipment sold to customers


carriers can block by IMEI


if you phone get stolen

If your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch is lost or stolen - Apple Support



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Stolen Iphone

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